Grid heater power supply cable/possible fire
Defect Summary
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, powered by cummins isb07 engines. in the affected vehicles, the grid heater power cable may be improperly routed, which could result in contact with the chassis frame rail.
Safety Consequence
If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. Any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. any damaged cables found will be replaced. the repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on may 3, 2013. on august 15, 2014, blue bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's recall campaign number is r13wd.
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FAQ: Recall 13V125000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V125000?
NHTSA recall 13V125000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on April 9, 2013. It addresses: Grid heater power supply cable/possible fire. The recall affects approximately 276 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V125000 or the manufacturer campaign number R13WD. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.